Grounds of discrimination

In Belgium, the law forbids discrimination based on different so-called ‘protected criteria’.

You are being discriminated against if you are less well treated than another person, in comparable circumstances, owing to your origin, a disability, your religion, your age, your sexual orientation, etc. However, a difference in treatment isn’t referred to as discrimination if it can be objectively and reasonably justified.

What does Unia do?

Unia can inform you of your rights, support you in any steps you need to take or simply record the facts to raise awareness among the authorities concerned. Unia is an independent public service, which is free of charge and completely confidential.